Panama comprises nine provinces - Bocas del Toro Province,
Chiriqui Province, Cocle Province, Colon Province, Darien Province, Herrera
Province, Los Santos Province, Panama Province and Veraguas Province and three
comarcas - Embera Comarca, Kuna Yala Comarca (San Blas Islands) and
Ngobe-Bugle Comarca.
Bocas del Toro Province: This province is situated in the
western part of Panama with Costa Rica
forming its border. This province, which measures about 200-square mile,
comprises several islands and is just an hour’s drive from the Panama City if you are flying and would take
about 12 hours on road. The capital of Bocas del Toro Province is on the Isla Colon
Island and is a very
popular tourist location. The long stretch of beach makes it an ideal place for
the tourists. Snorkeling, fishing, bird watching and other activities also
interest the vacationers.
Chiriqui Province: The Bocas del Toro Province is situated to
the north of the Chiriqui Province with Costa
Rica in its west, the Pacific Ocean in the south, and Veraguas Province in the east. The capital of this
province is known as David. It is an agricultural hub with a booming cattle
industry. This province is popular for oranges, coffee and strawberries. Places
of interest here include a part of the La Amistad National Park, and the Museum of Jose de Obaldia
and the Museum of
San Pablo.
Cocle Province: Situated in the southern coast of Panama, the Cocle Province
is the central province. Penonome is the capital of this province. It is just
an hour and half road drive from the Panama
City. This province is also an agricultural hub producing
the largest quantities of sugar and tomatoes.
El Valle de Anton: It is a strikingly beautiful valley,
which has made El Valle de Anton a major tourist hub. Hiking, horse riding, cycling,
and bird watching here make it a hot destination for the vacationers. For those
interested in archeological wonders, the El Cano archeological site and Sitio
Conte will be a good destination to watch out for. The El Cope National Park is
another major tourist attraction.
Colon Province: the capital of this province, known as the Colon City,
is situated right at the Panama Canal from the Caribbean
side. In this province is located the port city, Portobelo. Restaurants, shopping,
and sightseeing trips makes this an interesting place to visit.
Darien
Province: The mountains, forest
areas, beaches and rivers make it a good destination of the tourists. However,
there are few amenities offered the tourists in this province considering its raw
beauty.
Herrera Province: This province is the third largest producer
of sugarcane in Panama.
The avocation here is mainly agriculture as it comprises farmlands and cattle
ground.
Los
Santos Province:
There are seven districts in this Province with Las Tablas serving as its
capital. Several carnivals are held here throughout the year making it a hot
destination for the fun-loving tourists. When you are here, try out snorkeling
and surfing as well.
Panama
Province: The Panama City
serves as the capital for this province. The lengthy coastline which houses
some exotic and popular beaches in the world is the major tourist attraction
here. Also check out Altos De Campana National Park, Parque
Metropolitano, Soberania
National Park. Chagres National Park,
and Las Cruces Trail National Park.
Veraguas
Province: The mountains,
beaches, and rain forests, all make this province exotic to the core. The Coiba National
Park, Montuoso Forest Reserve and Yeguada Lagoon
Forest Reserve are some of the many tourist attractions here.
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